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Insurance

Oct. 9, 2010

Insurance Group Settles Class Action

Farmers Group Inc. has agreed to a $545 million settlement of a nationwide class action that alleged the insurer overcharged millions of policyholders, represented by Girardi Keese and several Texas-based firms.

By Ciaran McEvoy

Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - Farmers Group Inc. has agreed to a $545 million settlement of a nationwide class action that alleged the insurance company overcharged several million policyholders.

According to the proposed settlement, all claims against Farmers Group and its parent, Swiss insurance company Zurich Financial Services Group, dating back to 1999 would be resolved, wrapping up years of cos...

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